- BGG rank
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- BGG rating
- 6.0
Pantolino
- 2–4 players
- 10 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2011
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Monster-Pups
2017
Rules assistance for Monster-Pups
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- 2–4 players
- 10–15 min
- 5+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Monster-Pups
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Monster-Pups is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 10–15 minutes per game, and ages 5 and up. It was designed by Klaus Kreowski and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling.
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About the game
It helps to remember that the "u" in Monster-Pups is pronounced like "ooooo" as that gives you a clue as to what this game's about. Yes, each player controls a monster that needs to use the toilet to do its business and drop a load, specifically a crystal that is placed underneath the monster. Will the business happen, though? You place the monster on one of the toilets on the game board, use the stick end of the plunger to turn the wheel, and (maybe) a hole opens in the game board underneath the toilet. Listen for the plop! If you hear it, you can use the plunger to pick up one of your face-down tokens. With luck, you reveal a full roll of toilet paper to clean up after yourself. Whoever first finds three rolls wins!
Questions and answers
Monster-Pups supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Monster-Pups is 10–15 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Monster-Pups for ages 5 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Monster-Pups has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Monster-Pups belongs to these categories: Humor and Children's Game. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Monster-Pups are: Klaus Kreowski. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Monster-Pups as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.